Bangor travel guide

Bangor Tourism | Bangor Guide

You're Going to Love Bangor

With a population of 33,039, Bangor is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bangor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bangor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blaze - Bangor (18 Broad St.) and Novio's (130 Hammond St) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Bangor

Bistro
Wonderful (57 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (46 reviews)
Sports Bar
Very good (17 reviews)
Bistro
Wonderful (57 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (46 reviews)
Sports Bar
Very good (17 reviews)

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bangor in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bangor, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Bangor

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Bangor (BGR), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bangor include United Airlines, American Airlines and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Bangor departs from Boston and takes around 4h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 173 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Portland.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bangor using Concord Coach Lines or FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Bangor takes 386 km and will cost you around $98. From New York, the ticket costs about $141 for a journey of 1086 km. The most popular bus station is Bangor Bus Station, located 3.0 km from downtown Bangor. Bangor Odlin Rd Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Bangor (BGR), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bangor include United Airlines, American Airlines and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Bangor departs from Boston and takes around 4h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 173 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Portland.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bangor using Concord Coach Lines or FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Bangor takes 386 km and will cost you around $98. From New York, the ticket costs about $141 for a journey of 1086 km. The most popular bus station is Bangor Bus Station, located 3.0 km from downtown Bangor. Bangor Odlin Rd Parking is also a commonly used station, and is 3.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Bangor

Airlines serving Bangor

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,773 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,916 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (15 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

Country Inn at The Mall
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1891 reviews)
$119+
Milford Motel on the River
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 167 reviews)
$152+
Hollywood Casino Bangor
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1027 reviews)
$176+
Bangor Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 956 reviews)
$108+
Black Bear Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 298 reviews)
$134+
Super 8 by Wyndham Bangor
2 stars
Good (7.1, 897 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Bangor

Renting a car in Bangor costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bangor is the Budget branch at 299 Godfrey Boulevard, which is 3 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bangor costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bangor is the Budget branch at 299 Godfrey Boulevard, which is 3 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.